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Ralph Lapp

What is VICE? Vancouver Island Cruising Experience (VICE) 2024 is a BCA signature event for members only. There is no preparation for going offshore quite like being offshore and this multi-day shakedown cruise gives you a chance to test your boat and yourselves – cooking, eating, sleeping, using offshore systems, communicating and keeping watch at […]

The Western Canada and NW US branch of the Ocean Cruising Club (OCC) would like to invite BCA members to join them on May 11, 2024 to celebrate their 70th anniversary at Royal Victoria Yacht Club. The OCC is an international club for cruisers; members are identified by a blue and yellow burgee with a […]

Cameron McLean, Vancouver Fleet Coordinator

Since the last update, the Vancouver Fleet has met on February 27 and March 26. The February meeting started with introductions of new Fleet members and guests: Deb Bryant, Alan Crabtree, Kevin Swanson, Sue Chapman, Campbell Good and Doug Ibbot. 
Show and Tell was Campbell Good with an EasyAcc dehumidifier. It is much smaller, has […]

Environmentally and Socially Responsible Cruising Working Group

Introduction In November 2022, BCA held a strategy session to plan for the future. As a result, a new core value was adopted, and a strategic plan developed. One of the key aspects of the overall strategic plan was to promote environmentally and socially responsible cruising. This document provides a progress report to BCA members, […]

Environmentally and Socially Responsible Cruising Working Group

The Myth of Green Many cruising sailors embrace the myth that sailing is by definition a “green” activity. This was largely true until around 1990 when most of our boats were relatively small, our equipment was minimal and many cruisers were younger and willing to rough it in order to engage in the adventure of […]

Jennifer Handley

Not only are Vancouver Fleet members busy preparing themselves and their boats for offshore, but a small committee within that group is researching, sourcing and assembling “leaver” packages for BCA members who plan to cast off their lines in 2024.  This package is a farewell presentation from BCA given to all members in good standing […]

Scott Crawshaw

It has been a great season so far, with in-person attendance at Club Nights in the mid-thirties and online attendance at around fifteen computers and other devices. The end of 2023 included a pot-luck dinner at the Nanaimo Yacht Club for the Mid-Island group, and a casual appies social and awards night at RVYC. The […]

Campbell Good and Bill Eisenhauer, VI Fleet Coordinators

Everything you ever wanted to know about offshore insurance but were afraid to ask was asked at January’s VI Fleet meeting. And Sean Thompson of Dolphin Insurance had it covered. With detailed tips on how to get the right coverage for your specific cruising needs, Sean detailed options for worldwide coverage or region-specific plans for […]

Cameron McLean, Vancouver Fleet Coordinator

The Fleet program for January was a meeting aboard Endless Song at the Vancouver International Boat Show hosted by owners Darrell and David Farrow. David reported a great turnout, with 18 folk aboard at one point.  It was cozy, but not overpacked.  There was a great interchange among current voyagers and dreamers and planners, and […]

Campbell Good and Bill Eisenhauer, VI Fleet Coordinators

The VI Fleet wrapped up 2023 with a lively panel discussion featuring returning cruisers who shared insights on their bluewater experiences. Fleet members posed wide ranging questions from what our panel of Doners wished they had known before setting off and their must-have items to how they successfully managed relationships aboard to keeping kids engaged […]